The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29

the house stands the fountain of the al
cient cross st Edinburgh, which, in the
past, flowed with wine on many occasions
OF Iublic rejoicing. Near by IL buried
Maids" Sir Walters fayorite dog, aud
over his remains stands a marble efliyy
with Latin inscription reciting his vir-
tues. A short drive from AbbOtsford
where Sir Walter lived, brings rs to Dry
burgh Abbey. where be is buried. Long
before his death he himself selected these
ivy-coveted ruins as his last resting place.
His wife ard son lie by his side snd bis
tomb contains only this simple inscription:
''Sir Walter Scott, Baronet, died Saptem
Der 81, 1852" Dryburgh is said to meaa
settlement of the Druids," and it IS sap
posed that they had a place Of worship
here before the days of christianity, SIS
many evidences to sustain that supposition
have been Unearthed. Near the entrance
stands a venerable yew tree, said TO have
been planted at the time the abbey was
built in 1850 / don't vouch for every
thing l relate, but simply 'tell the tale as
1t was told TO me-" Sir Walter himself has
told US the story OF the unhappy Nun OF
Dryburgh," who never left the abbey ex-
cept after nightfall, when she went forth in
search of food, having made a sacred vow
never to look upon the sun until tae return
of her absent lover, who fell in battls and
so nevzr came back to her. The ancient
chronicler, Thomas, the Rhymer," lived
near Dryburgh, at a place then called
Ercildoune, now known as Esrlston.
MELEcsE ABBEY.
Returning te Melrose we next visit the
ruins of the famous Melross i )bey, re-
garded IS one of the best specimens OF
gothic architecture ia Great Brita Many
celebrated persons are buried hers. among
them ST, Wsldevus, King Alexander IL.
and Lord William Douglass. The Dark
knight of Liddssdale' The heart of
King Robert Bruce is said to be buried
here, his body being inferred at Dunferm-
line. From Melrose we 90 back 20 Edin-
bureh by train over another route, passing
first HoTsbury Castle, and coming then to
Innerliethen, pleasant little summer re-
sort on the banks OF the Tweed.
In this vicinity is Traquier House,
mausion of the Earl of Traquier
and Ashetiel, for time the residence OF
Scott, and where he wrote "Marnlion."
and The Lay OF the Last Minstrel" We
next pass PEBBLES, the scene OF James g
poem, PEBBLES 10 the Play" and, nearing
NiGry Station, see the ruins of Craigmillar
Castle, where Queen Mary was brought a
prisoner, after the battle OF Carbery. and
where the murder of Darnley is said to
have been planned by Boutwell, aud his
companions. Returning once more to
Edinburgh, orr next excursion Is to the an
Gent city OF Carlisle, coming back over
what is Known as the Waverly route.
u reason of its passing through a part of
the country IN which many of the scenes
of Sentt's writings are located. ind that
knowledge of Scott is about the best guide
book one can have in all this section OF
country. Making the trip direct to Carlisle.
which l have described in a previous
letter, We start back over the Waverlg
route AMI come first tn Steel Road Station,
near which is the old Hermitage Castle.
celebrated as stronghold OF the Doug
lass family and the place where the Dark
knight of Liddesdale so cruelty starved to
death Sir Alexander Ramsey. 1t is said
that Queen Mary brought on a dangerous
fever by riding from Edinburgh TO Hermit
age and back (foriy miles, the same day to
see her wounded lover, Boutwell,. Far.
Their on our way is Hawick, the principal
city of RoXbureshire, and place OF con-
siderable manufacturing importance. Near
Havick is Goldielands, the strong castle
of the Scott family and Brsnksonls
Tower, the scene of the
Lay OF the Last Minstrel" where the
mime and twenty knights OF fame hung
their shields in Branksome Hall" Next
we reach the pretty little town OF Newton
ST. BoswslPs, situated at the base OK the
Eildou Hills, which traditIon-vsry OBJ
scure tradition-says were originally one,
Eub ulJ1 hSIc CudDHsu III u eAuStc DlSuts
by the devil. into three, at the request of
his friend the wizard, Michael Scott. The
devil is understood to be very 0bliging
gentleman, usually. to his friends, but why
Michael wanted three hills instead of one
is not explained. Near st. Boswel's is
Eildon Hall, one of the many residences of
the Duke of Baccleugh, and Mertoun
House, seat of Lord Polwarth. Arriving
once more at home in Edinburgh, we now
prepare for an excursion TO one Of the most
attractive aud besu,iful places In ScOtlsnd,
the ancient and historical old city of Stir
ling.
LIELITHeow.
Leaving Edinburgh bright and early for
Liniithgow, we soon pass Newlistoa, the
former seat Of the great Field Marshsl
Stair. and four miles further on the ruins
Mary after her escape from LOchleven, and
come to Llnlithgow, situated upon the
lake of the same name. Here is the ro-
mantle ruin OF the old palace first built by
Edward l. OF England, and in which Mary
Queen of Scots swas born. In its time it
was considered a magnificent structure,
and the poet said oft
"Of all the palaces so fair.
Built for the royal dW cling,
IDScotland far beyond compare,
LinlithgOw is excelling."
Agnes Strickland, the historian, at one
time resided at Linlithgow, and the old
church is still standing in which il is
claimed James ~. saw the apparitiOn
warning him Of his approaching defeat and
death. The next place OF importance on
our route is Falkirk, the scene OF two Gale
brsted battles-the defeat of Sir William
Wallace by Edward l., and that OF General
Hawley by Prince Charlie the Pretender.
Then, passing through Torwood Forest,
where 1t is said Wallace escaped his pur-
suers by climbing tree, we come u Ban
nockbuTn, near which the famous battle
took place, in which Scotland, under Rob
ert Bruce. SO CALAMITY secured her liberty
and freedom. Three miles from Bannock-
burn another important battle was fought,
that OF Sapchiedowp, where James III. was
defeated aud treacherously killed.
81 n.r..rs 8 sTIRLIN6s.
We now arrive at Stirling, one of
the most interesting places in Great
Britain, and where we spent several
hours most enjoyably. Stirling is bsauti
full place, and, though smaller, very strik
ingly resembles Edin burgh in appearance
The castle is one of great historical interest,
and is most picturesquely located on a
lofty eminence above the town. Ia the
castle chapel Mary Queen of Scots was
crowned, and her son, James VI, baDtized,
and in the old Greyfriars' Church near by
| James was later on crowned, John Knox
preaching the coronation sermon. The
room is still shown in which James IL.
stabbed the naughty Douglass, and he is
said to he buried on the spot where his